Requirements to become a model: Height, weight, school

Modeling requirements – Which model measurements, height, weight and look have the best chances of getting jobs and covers? Inner strength and conviction are the key to becoming a model. For models, it’s important to be strong and self-confident in your profession! Even if you had a long flight the day before and you didn’t get to your hotel until late at night, tiredness, stress – none of that should show in your face at castings or shoots. Organization and self-confidence are essential as a model.

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Dimensions and requirements for models in the model market

Modeling abroad – International clients demand international measurements. If you want to appear on the world’s truly international catwalks and campaigns, you need to know this. These are so specific that they leave little room for maneuver. Many people have the dream of “how can I become a model for Otto”, “can I become a model for H&M”, “Zara”, etc. At the fashion show, in the online store and in the lookbook, everything has to be just right!

These measurements apply in the international modeling industry:

• Women: 177-180 cm; hips under 90 cm for Paris / Milan and New York or for Fashion Week
• Slim figure
• Men: 186-190cm
• Slim to athletic figure

Fashion International

collections worldwide are tailored to a certain size in advance for fitting models and photo models. It is also important for fashion shows that up to 20 models look harmonious next to each other. At photo shoots, there is also often a mix of models; different measurements and sizes would disrupt the harmony. That’s why the size of models is a decisive factor. Clothing looks more delicate, shows are more predictable and shoots are easier to plan. This makes organization much easier for photographers, agencies and bookers.

Fashion National

For domestic markets and many advertising productions, the dimensions are more variable. Women and men can be up to 2 cm taller or shorter. Women usually wear a dress size 34 or 36 and should have a slim figure without too much sport, especially around the hips. Male models can be slim or slightly athletic, but without excessive muscle. An athletic body is important, but not a bodybuilder. Fitness is an important requirement for models, especially for a long-term career. Bodies change, so you need to stay as fit as possible.

• For fashion in general hips between 87-93 cm (women)
• For high fashion: hips under 90cm (women)

What if my measurements are different?

Of course, there are also many jobs in fashion & high fashion. The majority of model jobs even take place in the field of advertising. From classic image brochures for business clients to commercials for TV and YouTube ads. Here we present everything important for photo models & curvy models.

If your measurements differ, you can find tips for short and tall models here:

• Curvy Models
• Fitness Model
• Modeling over 180 cm as a woman?
• Small models and minimum size
• Model agency large sizes
• Model agency without minimum size

Between modeling career, school and studies

• Read more here: Modeling & school

For new, young models, it is particularly important to talk to their family. You should talk to your parents or guardians even before you start pursuing your dream of modeling and applying to modeling agencies. Good school performance is important, as reputable modeling agencies such as CM Models make sure that your modeling career does not interfere with your school work. Talk about your goals for combining school and modeling early on and make sure you get good grades to make it easier to get exemptions from school.

A typical model casting

As a model, you are booked because you are the absolute expert for the visual sale of products, services or brands. Always be aware: the latest fashion collections look perfect on you. Expensive watches look even more exclusive on you. The cell phone looks perfect on you. If you’re so convincing, you’ll make it onto the agency board.

 

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Critical photographers and clients require composure and a positive attitude

You will often encounter critical photographers in your job who may not always have a smile for you. They may have had a bad day and are unable to deal with their negative emotions properly themselves. As a model, this should not impress you. You’ve been booked for the job and you do it professionally. Even if no one in the production is smiling that day – your day is perfect!

Communication and social skills are important for models

This requires models to have special skills in communication and dealing with people. Models have to be very social. You will have a lot of conversations when you are on shoots. Many people want to know something about you. Some go out for a meal during the production. You will meet other models and photographers. Good models are often also very communicative people. This also has another advantage: you will always be remembered positively by customers. This increases the chance of follow-up bookings and regular customers. A big win for you as a model.

Professionalism characterizes models for agencies

From the agency’s point of view, professionalism in the job and in everyday life is an absolute prerequisite for models. On the one hand, as a model you have to present a certain image to the outside world. So you shouldn’t present yourself with too much junk food (tip: healthy diet and exercise) and you shouldn’t post any ill-considered comments.

Clients, especially for large film productions, don’t just check which clients you have already worked for. Your name may also be googled in advance. Your own profile (whether on a blog or social media) should always show you as a likeable, changeable person. As a model, you will always be a public figure.

Social networks in particular offer models an excellent platform for promotion. That’s why we have a few Instagram tips for you right here. Skillful handling of followers and media is an absolute prerequisite for becoming a model. More and more clients are also taking a look at the number of followers you have.

Self-organization and independence at work and in everyday life

Dealing with customers should be just as professional as your own marketing. Punctuality and trust are basic requirements for photo models. You should always arrive at the client or casting a few minutes before the appointment. For longer journeys, it is advisable to arrive the evening before and sleep in at the hotel. Flights must be well planned and suitcases perfectly packed. Punctuality at the airport, hotel and shoot is essential. This requires a high degree of self-organization and independence, which model agencies expect. The job is demanding and requires a high degree of independence.

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Speaking of sporty… this is what a test shoot for New Faces looks like

Naturalness and a well-groomed appearance

Hair, hairdresser, nails, make-up – as a model it is always important to be well-groomed. The be-all and end-all for models is naturalness. Whether you are a woman or a man, you should always make sure that your hair is well-groomed, as should your hands and feet. You should have nice teeth. For castings or jobs, your naturalness is the most important thing. You shouldn’t have done nails, false eyelashes or extensions. You should also do without make-up. What sells is your inner beauty, your appearance and your natural, outer beauty.

Less is more: quality instead of quantity for jobs and photos

You should be able to focus and be exclusive as a model! For many models, the prerequisite for becoming a model is to have as many shoots as possible, but that’s not the case! You should always pay attention to your choice of clients and photographers. For example, if you go to 40 different photographers as a young model, you will have a lot of material for your model portfolio, but there will probably also be a lot of unusable photo material.

Quality before quantity

A lot of shoots will be duplicated and you’ll have stacks of pictures from one set, whereas you won’t have any from sports shoots, for example. As a model, it’s important to have a multi-faceted book, that’s true. But quality comes before quantity. Good model management will always make sure that you work for good clients, for good money and that your model portfolio is improved bit by bit with selected photographers. Nobody becomes a star overnight, even the biggest top models started small and worked their way up bit by bit. You have to approach your dream of modeling in the same way.

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Interview with CM Head Booker

• Interview with Stephan / Head Booker CM on STYLIGHT: Becoming a model – Interview

Casting, advertising & co. at a glance

1. Your first model application
2. Agency introduction – what you need to know!
3. The interview at the model agency
4. Social skills, critical photographers and clients
5. Modeling between school, studies, friends and family
6. Men Models
7. Model folder
8. Becoming a model – small business
9. Haute Couture & Pret-a-Porter
10. Top Models vs New Faces
11. Becoming a model abroad incl. model documentary